NewsAlachua County Sheriff’s Office opens new Hawthorne precinct Glory Reitz Dec 19, 20231 commentSheriff Gainey hopes to place sub-stations in all Alachua County’s small communities.
NewsNorth Florida governments to receive $10 million for water projects Staff Reports Dec 19, 20230 commentsHigh Springs to get $2.1 million for two projects.
Local LivingUF Facilities Services Parade slated for Tuesday Staff Reports Dec 18, 20230 commentsFourth annual event to feature decorated trucks, equipment and Santa Claus.
BusinessDerrick: Mainstreet launches membership, tax-deductible giving J.C. Derrick Dec 18, 20231 commentMoves join Mainstreet to national movement.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 20233 commentsCommission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
NewsAlachua County Health Department issues rabies alert Staff Reports Dec 13, 20230 commentsStay cat tests positive in area between Newberry and High Springs.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County votes to create medical examiner’s office apart from UF Seth Johnson Dec 12, 20231 commentDecision comes while facing time pressure and without set plan.
News1 dead, 1 injured in Levy County crash on CR 337 J.C. Derrick Dec 9, 20232 commentsFatal accident is latest involving County Road 337.
NewsGainesville jury awards $7.5 million for 2021 car wash murder Seth Johnson Dec 8, 20231 commentJury found car wash owners 75% at fault.
BusinessGas prices take holiday plunge C.J. Gish Dec 7, 20230 commentsAverage price per gallon drops 10 cents in Florida and seven cents in Gainesville since last week.
Local LivingAlachua County announces AC Digital Black Heritage Trail map and website Staff Reports Dec 5, 20230 commentsMap features 140 community-identified places of significance.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County increases impact fees, adds new fee in latest version Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20234 commentsMobility fee has been reconfigured.
EducationGainesville civil rights leader Charles Chestnut III dies at 83 Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20232 commentsChestnut served on Alachua County Commission and school board.
Local LivingTop 4 restaurants in Gainesville to host a holiday gathering Olivia Hanna Dec 2, 20232 commentsThese are the best places to gather with friends and family to celebrate during the holidays.
NewsGainesville leaders remember Rosa Parks, honor local minister Seth Johnson Dec 1, 20230 commentsEvent marks third annual “Day of Courage” program.
SportsRidaught: Buchholz, Bradford one win away from state title game Mike Ridaught Dec 1, 20230 commentsBobcats seek first title game appearance since 1990 and Tornadoes since 1985.
HealthLocal leaders sign plaque for Eastside urgent care Glory Reitz Nov 30, 20233 commentsUrgent care center to open mid-2024
BusinessGas prices jump 13 cents per gallon in Gainesville area C.J. Gish Nov 30, 20230 commentsStatewide average increased 14 cents since last week as oil prices climb.
Local LivingAlachua County Animal Resources to host “Whisker Wonderland” Staff Reports Nov 30, 20230 commentsPet adoption event is a part of the holiday adoption drive.
NewsGainesville’s Peaceful Paths slated to lose a third of financing after federal cuts Seth Johnson Nov 27, 20231 commentOther Alachua County nonprofits see reductions.
Citizens of the MonthOctober 2023 Citizens of the Month Staff Reports Nov 22, 20230 commentsAwards recognizing one student from each elementary school in Alachua County.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County director appointed to state tourism board Staff Reports Nov 21, 20230 commentsHurov will work with Destinations Florida to increase tourism awareness.
NewsNorth Florida springs restorations projects receive more than $13M Staff Reports Nov 17, 20231 commentGov. Ron DeSantis announces grant funds for recovery and restoration projects.
Local LivingAlachua County Crisis Center to host suicide loss vigil Staff Reports Nov 16, 20230 commentsVigil will be held on Saturday.